Cucumber, Ginger Prosecco Sangria

Healthy living doesn’t mean you have to give up alcohol. Yes, there is a way to enjoy some crisp, refreshing boozy beverages this summer without feeling guilty…of course, in moderation. Try this delicious prosecco sangria, made with fresh ingredients and just a bit of sweetness from honey.

A healthier prosecco sangria

Sangria doesn’t have to be super sugary — in fact, all of my recipes lean to the lighter, brighter side. For this one, I used a honey syrup instead of the traditional sugar, added spicy notes of ginger, and finished things off with refreshing bubbles from a sparkling wine.

You can use cava in place of Prosecco, if that’s what you have on hand; any light bubbly wine will work. Garden-fresh cucumbers make this drink pretty and lend nice aromatics and a taste of summer to your pitcher.

Serve this sangria alongside some fresh cheese, like a soft goat cheese drizzled with local honey or a fresh mozzarella topped with really good extra-virgin olive oil, and voila — all you have to do is invite a few friends over to make this a perfect happy hour.